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Arrest made after suspected nitrous oxide and class A drugs found in car
Police have arrested a driver after suspected nitrous oxide and class A drugs were found in a car.
Officers were patrolling Bolton town centre yesterday, June 6, when they saw a vehicle driving the wrong way up a one way street.
Upon stopping the car, they reportedly saw "numerous bottles" of suspected nitrous oxide.
Officers searched the driver and the vehicle, finding a "large quantity of suspected class A drugs", more nitrous oxide and balloons, mobile phones and a large amount of cash.
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The male has been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A and C drugs with intent to supply, and the vehicle has been seized.
A spokesperson for GMP Bolton said: "Whilst on patrol of Bolton town centre, PC Charlesworth and PC Monk spotted a vehicle contravening a one way street. Upon speaking to the driver, numerous bottles of suspected nitrous oxide were visible inside the car.
"A Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act search on both the driver and the vehicle located a large quantity of suspected class A drugs, further suspected nitrous oxide and balloons, a number of mobile phones and a large amount of cash.
"The vehicle has been seized due to its suspected use in crime. The male has been arrested on suspicion of Possession of Class A and Class C Drugs with Intent to Supply, and remains in custody for questioning."
